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Tune in to the latest episode of Not Your Average Netizens for a whirlwind of K-pop updates! From our reactions to Cowboy Carter to the fascinating realm of K-pop relationships, we've got it all covered. Join us as we delve into discussions on new charting guidelines shaking up the industry and explore the perspectives of older idols on the challenges of dance culture. Plus, don't miss our special feature shining a spotlight on Young Posse, who make us all uneasy with their "MACARONI CHEESE." Get ready for insights, analysis, and plenty of K-pop!
Timestamps:
[00:00:49] The Cowboy Carter Minute+ [00:12:30] What are we listening to? [00:22:17] Comebacks [00:24:15] Military: iKon's Chanwoo and Bobby, VIXX's Hyuk and NCT Taeyong [00:31:26] K-pop Dating Corner [00:52:57] Taemin signs with BPM/Onew signs with Griffin Entertainment [01:13:37] HIGHLIGHT reach agreement with CUBE ENT for use of Beast name [01:15:00] BTOB Member’s Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Hyunsik, And Peniel Establish New Label BTOB COMPANY [01:16:55] OMEGAX have won their contract termination lawsuit [01:18:22] Super Junior D&E withdraw from music shows following controversy with title of comeback [01:23:32] How much do idols really make? [01:30:39] PLAVE's Yejun To Temporarily Minimize Activities Due To Health [01:33:25] Kingdom changes group name to The KingDom [01:35:02] Get ready or beware for a Jennie and Zico collabo [01:35:33] NCT’s Renjun stands up to sasaeng [01:40:52] New charting guidelines? [01:45:05] Older idols complain about dance challenge culture [01:56:54] Why Bobby really beefed with Rap Monster [02:01:26] FEATURED: Young Posse [02:27:05] Shoutouts

In this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we dive into the shocking revelation of an idol admitting to being married with a son, sparking conversations about the industry's strict dating policies. We also discuss aespa's Karina's apology to fans for dating, exploring the complexities of idol-fan relationships.
But that's not all—will the recent controversies with TikTok impact the K-pop world? Finally, we ponder the future: could PLAVE (Potentially Lethal Artificial Vocal Entity) become our AI K-pop overlords? Tune in for a lively discussion on these hot topics in the K-pop universe!
Timestamps:
[00:01:08] What are we listening to? [00:06:03] Poll: What’s the most important skill for an idol to have? [00:20:15] Comebacks/Debuts [00:22:23] Idol abusing his gf [00:24:08] 4 staff injured in THE BLACK LABEL photoshoot after falling 20 feet in abandoned building [00:28:58] PLAVE become the first-ever virtual group to notch music show win with “WAY 4 LUV” on ‘Show Champion’ [00:30:42] FT Island former member and actor Song Seung Hyun has announced his retirement from the entertainment industry [00:33:06] Hwang Minhyun Announces Military Enlistment Date [00:33:45] VIXX’s Ken And Leo Leave Jellyfish Entertainment [00:35:53] VAV Parts Ways With Agency After Nearly 9 Years [00:36:32] UNIQ’s Sungjoo admits to being married with a son following accidental voicemail exposure [00:41:34] Chuu’s contract nullification victory against Blockberry confirmed by High Court after appeal [00:42:36] PLEDIS Confirms SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Has Been Exempted From Military Service + Responds To April Comeback Rumors [00:51:37] aespa’s Karina apologizes to fans for … uh, dating + fandom protest trucks and merch ditching [01:10:18] Nugu snitch says a popular idol has a gf [01:14:10] Is Bang Chan too parasocial? [01:26:05] ENHYPEN’s Japanese member Ni-ki apologizes after saying he was jealous of fan getting March 1st Movement Day off [01:35:21] Will the situation with Kpop affect Tik Tok [01:55:14] FEATURED: PLAVE [02:20:10] Shoutouts

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the mysterious persona of Cha Eun-woo, discuss a recent award show mishap involving an unfortunate "mishap," and examine the resurgence of J-pop and its potential impact on the K-pop scene, exploring the cultural and musical exchange between the two genres. Finally, we settle the age-old debate of ramyeon vs. ramen, discussing the nuances of these popular Korean and Japanese noodle dishes and how they reflect broader cultural trends. Join us as we unpack these fascinating topics and more in this episode of the K-pop podcast! 
Timestamps:
[00:01:22] What have we been listening to? [00:17:15] Poll (10min): Should we cancel music award shows? [00:30:08] Comebacks/Debuts [00:35:55] Le Sserafim - Easy [00:38:54] Le Sserafim - Smart [00:42:08] Enhypen (cover) - I Need U [00:45:30] IU - Holssi [00:49:06] Ten - Nightwalker [00:52:43] Babymonster - Stuck In The Middle [00:57:04] Twice - I Got You [01:00:21] Vanner - Jackpot [01:03:56] X:IN - My Idol [01:07:00] Cha Eun-woo - Where Am I [01:11:07] Cha Eun-woo - Stay [01:14:52] (g) Idle - Revenge [01:15:02] Ikon DK - Groovin’ [01:18:52] The Wind - H! TEEN [01:23:07] Rain wants to produce another boy group [01:24:30] P1Harmony get first music show win! [01:25:17] Rookie boy groups make music that casual listeners actually like [01:29:54] Blackpink’s Lisa makes acting debut in The White Lotus [01:32:21] FNC to debut new rock group in 10 years [01:32:49] MonstaX’s Shownu had his tiddies out at NYFW [01:34:23] ZB1’s Jiwoong gets into cursing controversy [01:38:15] Hyolyn uses n-word during Black History Month [01:50:54] This is weird; fansite takes pic of UNIS member at elementary school graduation [01:55:23] Korea to hold Kpop events in key areas of Korea to attract tourists [02:16:37] TEENTOP’s Niel claims to not have gotten any hoes any in any area code [02:22:09] Le Sserafim face plagiarism controversy [02:24:57] Poop at an award show [02:29:45] What does JPOP revival mean for Kpop [02:41:20] Ramyeon vs Ramen [02:48:20] Shout outs

Dive into the latest episode of Not Your Average Netizens K-pop Podcast as we welcome a special guest to discuss the latest trends and happenings in the world of K-pop! Join us as we shine a spotlight on some nugu groups to look out for, uncovering hidden gems and rising stars in the industry. Plus, tune in to find out who the Meg and Nicki of K-pop are! And if that's not enough, get ready for some serious NCT love as Jemin spills the tea on her obsession with NCT Wish. Don't miss out on all the K-pop goodness, only on Not Your Average Netizens!
Timestamps:
[00:01:26] Poll (10min): Best NCT Unit? [00:10:54] Comebacks/Debuts [00:15:17] Sistar19 - No More (Ma Boy)[00:18:17] IVE feat. Saweetie - All Night [00:24:22] IU - Love Wins All [00:29:46] Seola - Without U [00:32:54] AB6IX - Grab Me [00:36:06] VCHA - Girls of the Year [00:39:50] CIX - Lovers or Enemies [00:42:44] TWS - Plot Twist [00:46:23] Evnne - Ugly [00:49:36] Hui - Hmmm Bop [01:01:03] The Nicki and Meg of kpop [01:16:10] MNET putting together a vocal bg [01:21:04] Nana and Jisoo (plus men) read through for Omniscient Reader [01:24:48] YGE brings back Ahyeon to Baby Monster and then straight up lies [01:35:30] AYO?! The VCHA slander is crazy [01:53:22] Eunwoo [01:59:58] Groups to look out for [02:19:13] FEATURED: Congrats we’re in the 5th gen: NCT Wish [02:47:23] Shoutouts

In this episode, we delve into the topic of which past-generation K-pop groups would still be hitting the charts today. Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we reminisce about the golden age of K-pop and discuss the enduring legacy of certain groups. Plus: is Korean fried chicken really the best K-food?
Timestamps:
[00:01:04] What have we been listening to?[00:10:54] Poll (10min): Who is the 3rd gen it boy?[00:24:01] Comebacks/Debuts[00:28:05] Yena - Good Morning[00:32:40] NMIXX - Dash[00:37:21] Minho - Stay For The Night[00:40:42] Itzy - Untouchable[00:45:17] OnlyOneOf - dOpamine[00:48:27] B1A4 - Rewind[00:51:34] SF9 - Bibora[01:03:10] Choi Jong-hoon is (unfortunately) back[01:09:43] Chen and Xiumin sign with Baekhyun’s company, INB100[01:15:32] Brave Entertainment announces new group named: Candy Shop[01:22:44] NCT’s Haechan caught smoking indoors[01:27:41] Woman gets 6 months for stalking Rain and Kim-Tae-hee[01:30:56] Are there disbanded groups who if they debuted today, would be super famous[01:57:15] Fried Chicken voted most popular Korean food - Debate[02:18:20] Shoutouts

It's never too late to discuss the best of the previous year! Well, maybe if we released this in like, February. Join us as we cover our best and worst in K-pop for 2023. Expect some surprises, as well as the reemergence of old podcast grudges!
Timestamps: [03:27] Best Choreography, [09:29] Worst Choreography, [15:02] Best Music Video, [20:02] Worst Music Video, [23:30] Best Soloist, [26:22] Worst Soloist, [28:58] Best Male Group, [34:41] Worst Male Group, [38:00] Best Female Group, [41:55] Worst Female Group, [48:37] Best Song, [50:20] Worst Song, [56:16] Best Album, [58:15] Best Artist, [58:38] Worst Artist, [01:07:00] Best English Release, [01:07:46] Worst English Release, [01:11:07] Songs we chose last year that fell off or should have been mentioned or awarded last year, [01:13:22] What was the best episode we did this year?, [01:17:44] Theme of 2023, [01:33:18] "Scandal" of the Year, [01:50:53] The Most Positive Thing to Come Out of K-pop in 2023, [01:58:08] Adding Our Own NYAN Awards Topic/Category Suggestions